Manhattan Bridges High School (02M542) 
525 West 50Th Street, Manhattan, NY 10019, Manhattan
Phone: 212-757-5274
Hours: 8:20am - 3:10pm
School Website: https://sites.google.com/manhattanbridgeshs.org/mbhs/home
NYCDOE Website: https://www.myschools.nyc/en/schools/high-school/02M542/
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School Leader: George Lock (glock@schools.nyc.gov)
Parent Coordinator: Norma Martinez (nmartinez50@schools.nyc.gov)
Respect for All Liaison: Andre Torres (atorres23@schools.nyc.gov)
Sexual Harassment Prevention Liaison: Andre Torres (atorres23@schools.nyc.gov)
504 Coordinator: Jannerys Batista (jbatista27@schools.nyc.gov)
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About
Manhattan Bridges High School opened in September 2003 as a transitional bilingual school for Spanish-speaking students. Since 2007, the school has consistently received an A on the NYC Progress Report. In 2009, the school introduced a dual language program for proficient English Speakers and the Academies of Engineering & Architecture Design, Computer Science, and Graphic Design, in collaboration with the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) and Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The college preparatory institution emphasizes the importance of mastering communication skills in both languages and offers ten Advanced Placement Courses (AP) Manhattan Bridges High School is part of the Career Readiness and Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) pilot, offering ninth and tenth-graders courses to explore career interests and develop essential skills. Students can apply for apprenticeships in tech, finance, and business, allowing them to earn and learn while still in high school.
Reports: School Budget | PTA Financials | Room Utilization
Teachers with more than 3 years of experience: 84%
Academic Highlights: Academy of Computer Science, & Graphic Design, Work Base Learning, CTE program(s): Academy of Engineering, Career Readiness & Modern Youth Apprenticeship (CRMYA) School, Advanced Placement Courses Available, Diploma Endorsements Available, Language Courses Available
Other Features: 10th Grade Seats Available, Career and Technical Education (CTE), College Trips, Community Service Expected, Computer Science Coursework, CRMYA School, Dress Code, Early College, Expert College and Career Advisor On Staff, Financial Literacy Coursework, Health Center, Internships, Online Grading System, Paid Apprenticeships, Paid Internships, Uniform
English Language Learner Programs: Dual Language: Spanish, Transitional Bilingual Education: Spanish
School Features:
Offers 10th Grade Seats
School whose primary location is co-located with another school
School for New Arrivals, which serve students who are new to the country
Guidance Counselors, Social Workers, Bilingual Guidance Counselors
Upcoming Events
October 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am OPEN HOUSE 
AP Courses, Languages, Sports, Art
This school is part of a PSAL team comprised of the following schools:
Facing History School, The (02M303)
Food and Finance High School (02M288)
High School of Hospitality Management (02M296)
Manhattan Bridges High School (02M542)
Urban Assembly School of Design and Construction, The (02M300)
Programs
Computer Science & Technology, Visual Art & Design
This program prepares students to apply computer science and design of digital media in any career. This academy provides an advanced series of coursework, including Adobe Suite and Advanced Placement Computer Science. Successful completion of the program leads to the Adobe Certification. Students participate in internships, Hackathons, visits to tech companies, coding workshops, mentorships, and college credit-bearing courses. Students may be able to complete coursework in Cyber Security.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Engineering
This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in applied math and science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take AP and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor and Revit User and Professional certifications. Successful completion of program could lead to nine college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Engineering
This NAF academy uses the Project Leads the Way (PLTW) curriculum, and offers a strong foundation in applied math and science, training in the field of engineering, senior internships, and possible opportunities to take AP and credit-bearing college courses. Successful completion of program could lead to Autodesk Inventor and Revit User and Professional certifications. Successful completion of program could lead to nine college credits from Rochester Institute of Technology.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
Computer Science & Technology, Visual Art & Design
This program prepares students to apply computer science and design of digital media in any career. This academy provides an advanced series of coursework, including Adobe Suite and Advanced Placement Computer Science. Successful completion of the program leads to the Adobe Certification. Students participate in internships, Hackathons, visits to tech companies, coding workshops, mentorships, and college credit-bearing courses. Students may be able to complete coursework in Cyber Security.
10th Grade seats available
- (Group 1) New York City residents
School Student & Admissions Statistics
Total Offers
This data was gathered from various NYC DOE reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
Survey Summary & Data (2024-25)
Note: Yellow bars indicate city-wide averages for the associated category
Academic Summary & Data (2023-24)
4-Year College 65.20%
Public Service 0.90%
Vocational Program 0.90%
Unknown 6.40%
School Demographics (2024-25)
Female 41.30%
Hispanic 98.70%
Other 1.00%
White 27.30%
Other 18.20%
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's demographic snapshots: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/information-and-data-overview
IEP Statistics (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
Special Education Programs & Services (2024-25)
| Program | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Integrated Co-Teaching Services | 27 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Service | Fully Receiving | Partially Receiving | Not Receiving |
| Counseling Services | 16 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Counseling Services Bilingual | <=5 (100%) | 0 (0%) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy | 21 (100%) | N/A (N/A) | 0 (0%) |
| Speech-Language Therapy Bilingual | 0 (0%) | <=5 (?) | <=5 (?) |
| Transportation | Number Receiving |
| Curb to School | <=5 (100%) |
| Stop to School | 0 (0%) |
| Unassigned | 0 (0%) |
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's Special Education Reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/government-reports/special-education-reports
ELL Performance (2023-24)
This data was gathered from the NYC DOE's yearly quality reports: https://infohub.nyced.org/reports/students-and-schools/school-quality/school-quality-reports-and-resources
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